Finance Business Partner

Role: Finance Business Partner - B2C Finland

Description Summary:

The Finance Business Partner will take full ownership of business finance within the B2C Group for Finland, acting as a co-pilot to the Country Head. This role will encompass providing commercial finance insights, driving performance, ensuring aligned reporting to Group standards, and supporting strategic decision-making processes.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage the country P&L, lead monthly close, explain variances, and propose corrective actions.

• Prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts; ensure alignment with Group targets.

• Serve as the primary finance advisor to the Country Head and senior operations leaders; translate financial data into commercial actions.

• Deliver accurate management and statutory reports to Group and local stakeholders, ensuring tax and regulatory compliance.

• Develop business cases, scenario models, and ROI analyses for investments, pricing, and expansion decisions.

• Monitor cash flow, drive working capital improvements, and oversee capital expenditure governance.

• Define and track KPIs; lead monthly business reviews and follow up on improvement plans.

• Enhance finance processes and controls; ensure data integrity within ERP/reporting tools.

• Collaborate with Group B2C Finance, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Audit, HR, and local operational teams.

Key Requirements:

• Proven finance background with a formal accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CPA) considered advantageous, though equivalent practical experience is highly valued.

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in P&L ownership, budgeting, rolling forecasting, monthly close analysis, and management reporting in a group environment.

• Technical proficiency in advanced Excel modeling, FI/FA tools/ERP, and familiarity with BI/reporting tools.

• Strong commercial mindset, capable of translating financial insights into actionable commercial strategies.

• Excellent stakeholder and influencing skills; reliable business partner to country leadership and capable of presenting to senior stakeholders.

• Focus on accuracy, timeliness, controls, and process improvements; pragmatic and hands-on approach when needed.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Treasury/cash management, tax/compliance, M&A, or systems implementation.

• Industry knowledge of the telecommunications, SaaS, or retail sectors.

Other Details:

This role is expected to commence on a six-month contract basis, with potential opportunities for extension based on performance and business needs.